I had some color inspiration a few weeks ago when I went to a nursery and spotted an array of colorful flowers and blooming trees. What is life without a dash of color? My mind went underground and the paint began to flow. I painted this fun little piece that will hopefully make the viewer feel inspired and alive.
Having lived on a boat for several years, I often think about the gentle motion we would feel when at anchor in a beautiful cove or along the river. I would imagine how that motion of the water effected the plant life below. This painting is almost done. I found myself painting it quickly and without thought. It just flowed. It is a part of me, a glimpse of my recollections.
It's mid summer and the bright sunshine and gorgeous colors of Florida's vegitation are consuming me. I paint a vibrant lively abstract landscape. Here is the progression of the piece.
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There is something to be said about letting your inner child out and play. After a day of sketching playful, amusing little characters, I decided to turn one of them into a painting. Here is "The Butterfly Queen" painting and the progression.
This project was so much fun. I was asked by my stepdaughter and son-in-law for a diptych for their home in Texas. I sent them many sketches and they found one they both liked. I warned them that my work always evolves as I progress with the piece and they seemed excited to see what I was going to come up with. This is the initial sketch.
Then I got to work and the piece totally transformed itself. I wanted it to be colorful, energetic and joyful because they are such a fun couple. It is now drying and will be sent to their new home in a few weeks.
Something definitely happened to me after having painted an all blue painting! I think I went into shock and had to snap out of it by using the brightest colors I had! Now I feel like myself again!!
We finally moved into the new house and I have my studio all set up. I love it and get right to work on two pieces. I feel newly inspired by my surroundings and paint!
